Hardwood
Versatile, renewable and easy to live on, wood is literally an integral element in construction, life, and certainly on your floors. Whether its engineered in the planks for an on-grade concrete application, a staircase made of solid ash, or solid strip throughout the main level, wood works. The great Finnish architect and designer, Alvar Aalto, once described wood as the form-inspiring, deeply human material. We agree.
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Hardwood Care & Maintenance
Care
Use area rugs inside entryways to prevent dirt and moisture from being tracked in. Do not use rubber, foam back or plastic pads as they may discolor the floor.
Area rugs and furniture should be rearranged occasionally as they will block sunlight, which may give the appearance of discoloring under the rug. UV sunlight and direct lighting will change the color of different wood species to varying degrees.
Maintain a normal indoor relative humidity level of 40%-60% throughout the year to minimize the natural expansion and contraction of wood. A humidifier is recommended to prevent excessive shrinkage of wood floors due to low humidity levels. This is extremely important when using a wood or electric stove in the winter. In damp conditions, proper humidity levels can be maintained with an air conditioner, dehumidifier or by periodically turning on your heating system during the summer months.
Since all wood floors are susceptible to gouging or denting, sharp or pointed objects can damage your floors.
Do not use any type of buffing or polishing machine.
When moving appliances or heavy furniture, use strips of wood or plywood runways to protect your floor. This protects your floor from gouging or denting. Always use runways even if you have an appliance dolly or even objects with wheels or rollers.
Use non-staining floor protectors to reduce floor indentation. As a general rule of thumb, the heavier the item, the wider the floor protector needed.
Maintenance
Never clean or wet mop your hardwood floor with water. Doing so could cause permanent damage. Periodically clean your floors with cleaning products designed specifically by the floor manufacturer.
Do not use wax, polish, abrasive cleaners, strong ammoniated or chlorinated cleaners, steel wool or scouring powder, or any cleaners that need water added.
Sweep, dust, or vacuum the floor regularly (do not use the beater bar) to prevent build-up of dirt and grit that can scratch the surface.
Use a cloth to blot up any spills as they happen. Never allow liquids to stand on your floor.
